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What is the Aspiring Teacher Fellowship?
What is the Aspiring Teacher Fellowship?
The Aspiring Teacher Program does not stop at inspiration. The Aspiring Teacher Fellowship provides those who intend on becoming credentialed teachers the support to navigate the various pathways and mitigate barriers so that they can embark on a successful and fulfilling teaching career with little to no debt. The Aspiring Teacher Fellowship gives non-credentialed aspiring teachers in our traditional summer program an opportunity to step into the lead teacher role.
Program Benefits
Program Benefits
The Aspiring Teacher Fellowship provides cohort-based programmatic support for 14 months. During this time, fellows will:
Belong to a community of like-minded aspiring educators to share experiences, mentorship, and connections. We create an intentional space where fellows reflect on their growth and progress as BIPOC educators while identifying needed support to progress and thrive in classrooms.
Participate in quarterly professional development workshops focused on developing new educator tools for creating learning environments that are inclusive and rooted in social justice and liberatory educational practices.
Access to resources and support to navigate the credential process and find the "right fit" credential program.
Earn a $2,000 Aim High scholarship when enrolled in a credential program.
Receive support to explore career opportunities and learn different teacher pathway programs with partner school districts.
Criteria to qualify as a fellowship candidate
Criteria to qualify as a fellowship candidate
College grad, Junior or Senior in College interested in pursuing a Teaching Credential
Demonstrate a commitment to social justice
Work with Aim High during the summer program
Willingness and ability to commit to the 14-month program and participate in quarterly online meetings throughout the year
(Preferred) identify as Black, Indigenous, or a Person of Color
Step 1: Complete the Application online
Short-answer questions: This is an opportunity to tell us more about your journey as a current or aspiring educator and how you see the Fellowship supporting your growth.
Fellowship acceptance letters will be emailed by Sept. 12th
Step 2: Attend Informational Meeting: October
Cohort Community Meetings[online]: October (Orientation), Dec, Jan, February, and April
Questions or want to learn more contact:
Leticia Dorado, Director, VP of Teaching and Learning
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